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Australian cybersecurity spending to reach AUD $6.2bn by 2025
Application Security

Australian cybersecurity spending to reach AUD $6.2bn by 2025

Australian organisations are set to invest nearly AUD $6.2 billion in information security and risk management by 2025, according to Gartner's latest projections.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
Venafi launches SaaS machine identity products in Australia
Software-as-a-Service

Venafi launches SaaS machine identity products in Australia

Venafi has launched its cloud-based machine identity security solutions in Australia, enhancing organisations' ability to manage risks as AI adoption rises.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025

Global Stories

JFrog & NVIDIA team up to enhance secure AI deployments
Application Security

JFrog & NVIDIA team up to enhance secure AI deployments

JFrog has incorporated NVIDIA NIM microservices into its Software Supply Chain Platform, enhancing secure AI model deployment and streamlining enterprise solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Mar 2025
AI adoption grows among finance leaders despite worries
Fintech

AI adoption grows among finance leaders despite worries

A new report reveals that while 54% of finance leaders are embracing AI for automation, 60% remain concerned about process transparency limiting its benefits.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2025
Majority of businesses embrace AI to stay competitive
Artificial Intelligence

Majority of businesses embrace AI to stay competitive

New research from Tech.co reveals that 58% of businesses are adopting AI technologies, driven largely by competitive pressure and stakeholder demands.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Sun, 16th Mar 2025
SUSE & Infosys join forces for innovative AI solution
AI Security

SUSE & Infosys join forces for innovative AI solution

SUSE has partnered with Infosys to create an AI infrastructure solution aimed at helping businesses transition from AI trials to real-world applications.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025
Twilio report highlights CDP trends & AI adoption in 2025
Data Analytics

Twilio report highlights CDP trends & AI adoption in 2025

Twilio's latest report reveals a surge in AI adoption and predictive traits, highlighting a 57% increase in their use as businesses pivot towards flexible martech solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025
Fact: The future belongs to AI-first companies
Digital Transformation

Fact: The future belongs to AI-first companies

As AI reshapes the business landscape, Employment Hero emphasises embedding AI into operations, urging firms to adapt or risk losing out on future success.

By Ben Thompson • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025
Asus launches Zenbook A14, lightest AI PC (less than 1kg)
ASUS

Asus launches Zenbook A14, lightest AI PC (less than 1kg)

ASUS has unveiled the ultra-light Zenbook A14 in Australia and New Zealand, boasting revolutionary AI technology and a remarkable 32-hour battery life.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
Companies eager to adopt AI face data quality challenges
Unified Communications

Companies eager to adopt AI face data quality challenges

New research from Semarchy reveals a stark contrast between businesses' ambition to invest in AI and their concerns about data quality, with only 46% trusting their data.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
NHS doctors struggle with fatigue as AI offers solutions
Data Privacy

NHS doctors struggle with fatigue as AI offers solutions

A Guardian report reveals a third of NHS doctors suffer extreme fatigue, raising concerns for patient care amid staff shortages and rising demands.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Huawei launches solutions for industrial transformation
Unified Communications

Huawei launches solutions for industrial transformation

Huawei has launched 83 global showcases for industrial transformation, unveiling solutions designed to enhance AI integration across various sectors.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Australian firms lead in global AI adoption according to Canva
Data Analytics

Australian firms lead in global AI adoption according to Canva

A recent report reveals that 81% of Australian business leaders view AI as vital to strategy, the highest globally, with 93% embracing experimentation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
NTT DATA report reveals rise in AI adoption in banking
Data Protection

NTT DATA report reveals rise in AI adoption in banking

NTT DATA's latest report reveals that 58% of banks globally are fully adopting generative AI, marking a crucial shift towards its integration in banking operations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
Ed Keisling appointed Progress' Chief AI officer
Artificial Intelligence

Ed Keisling appointed Progress' Chief AI officer

Progress has appointed Ed Keisling as its Chief AI Officer, focusing on driving AI strategy and enhancing digital offerings to meet customer needs.

By Moritz Florian • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Women in tech report reveals progress & ongoing challenges
Artificial Intelligence

Women in tech report reveals progress & ongoing challenges

A new report from ANSR and Talent500 reveals that while workplace diversity for women in tech improves, challenges like pay gaps and mentorship persist.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025
Neighbourly & Microsoft launch AI training for charities
Generative AI

Neighbourly & Microsoft launch AI training for charities

A new initiative by Neighbourly and Microsoft aims to train up to 100,000 learners in AI skills, addressing the charity sector's digital challenges by June.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025